Baptism of Johann Georg’s Son
Sale: Triton XI, Lot: 1281. Estimate $1000. Closing Date: Monday, 7 January 2008. Sold For $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg I and August. Electors, 1611-1615. AR Große Taler-Klippe (28.66 g, 12h). Commemorating the baptism of his second son, August. Dated 1614 (in chronogram on reverse).
_ IOHANN GEORG D G DVX SAXON ARCHIMET ELEC (combination of annulet and double-annulet stops), armored half-length figure right, holding baton in right hand, resting left on helmet set on table; all within linear and double-grained border; SCOPAS VITÆ MEÆ CHRISTVS with
_ above each word in corners; the whole within wreathed border /
_ INGLADIIS FLORET RVTA ITA AMONA SVIS (combination of annulet and double-annulet stops), crowned crossed swords within entwined branches of ivy bush at base; all within linear and double-grained border; winged cherub in corners; the whole within wreathed border. C&K 74; Schnee 800; Vogel 6812; Davenport 7583. Good VF, toned, light cleaning scratches.